Pending and closed sales of new homes in Dallas-Fort Worth decreased in August, although the pace of sales picked up, according to the latest report from HomesUSA.com.

The city saw 2,202 pending new-home sales during the month, down 4.9% month over month from 2,315 in July and 9.5% year over year from 2,432 in August 2025. Closed new-home sales decreased 3.7% month over month, from 1,963 in July to 1,891 in August, and 6.7% year over year, down from 2,027 a year prior.

The pace of new-home sales increased, however, from 139 days in July to 132 days in August. That marked the fourth-straight monthly improvement.

“The continued decline of days on market is consistent with my expectations for a seasonal drop in both sales and pending sales that show demand is also following the expected seasonal retreat,” HomesUSA CEO Ben Caballero said in a press release. “It is the most difficult season of the year for builders who must manage inventory and pricing carefully as the market moves into the fall.”

Amid decreased home sales and contract activity, active listings increased to 8,729, up 3.4% month over month but down 3.9% year over year.

The average new-home price increased to $469,398 from $467,785 in July and $459,758 in August 2025.

“The encouraging signs for Dallas-Fort Worth builders are that average prices increased modestly and buyers continue to pay close to asking price,” Caballero said. “Active listings also increased in August, giving consumers more choices while builders must work harder for each sale. But the expected rise in mortgage rates is going to add to the headwinds.”